英语3 Unit 5 Art and Culture

1、Mona LisaMona Lisa He was a well-known painterpainter and he was exactlyexactly a mastermaster of art. He was a well-known painterpainter and he was exactlyexactly a mastermaster of art. His other paintings 基督受洗(The Baptism of Christ；14721475) The last supper 最后的晚餐 受胎告知 西斯廷圣母 Art leads to a more pro

2、found concept of life, because art itself is a profound expression of feeling. Art leads to a more profound concept of life, because art itself is a profound expression of feeling. Read the following quotations about “art” and translate them into Chinese. 艺术是使我们能认识真相的谎言。艺术是使我们能认识真相的谎言。 艺术不是工艺品，是艺术家感

3、情之表达。艺术不是工艺品，是艺术家感情之表达。 所有艺术皆是对自然的模仿。所有艺术皆是对自然的模仿。 艺术久远，时间飞逝。艺术久远，时间飞逝。 艺术是自由之女。艺术是自由之女。 With the help of the following pictures, write your own definition of “art” on the lines provided below. blue and white porcelainblue and white porcelain calligraphycalligraphy paper-cutpaper-cut sculpturesculpt

4、ureurban sculptureurban sculptureperformance artperformance art In groups, study the pictures below and fill in the table with as much information as possible, either in English or in Chinese. Mona LisaMona LisaLeonardo da VinciLeonardo da VinciItalianItalian HorseHorseXu BeihongXu BeihongChineseChi

5、nese SunflowersSunflowersVIncent van GoghVIncent van GoghDutchDutch Shrimps Shrimps Qi BaishiQi BaishiChineseChinese Choose the one that you like best and report to the class: A Mona Lisa Leonardo da Vinci painting feel beauty that is true and natutral The corner of eye The corner of mouth The folds

6、 of sleeves Scan the text and decide whether each of the following statements is true (T) or false (F). F F F F F F F F F F T T make them look distinct from each other on purpose identical twin girls 不清楚的、模糊地不清楚的、模糊地 文艺复兴（意大利语：Rinascimento，由ri-“重新”和 nascere“出生”构成）是一场发生在14世纪至17世纪的 文化运动，在中世纪晚期发源于佛罗伦萨，

7、后扩展至欧 洲各国。“文艺复兴”一词亦可粗略地指代这一历史时 期，但由于欧洲各地因其引发的变化并非完全一致，故 “文艺复兴”只是对这一时期的通称。这场文化运动囊 括了对古典文献的重新学习，在绘画方面直线透视法的 发展，以及逐步而广泛开展的教育变革。传统观点认为， 这种知识上的转变让文艺复兴发挥了衔接中世纪和近代 的作用。尽管文艺复兴在知识、社会和政治各个方面都 引发了革命，但令其闻名于世的或许还在于这一时期的 艺术成就，以及莱昂纳多达芬奇、米开朗琪罗等博学 家做出的贡献。 Michelangelos Piet David by Michelangelo Sybils by Raphael wh

8、at we call its expression rests mainly on two things: the corners of the mouth, and the corners of the eyes. Now it is exactly these parts that Leonardo has left indistinct on purpose by letting them fade into a soft shadow. 不清楚、模糊不清楚、模糊 （使）平衡（使）平衡 Ask and answer the following questions in pairs. Mo

9、st people only think of Leonardo da Vinci as the painter of Mona Lisa. Because Mona Lisas expression always seems to just escape us. The expression on a face mainly rests on two things: the corners of the mouth, and the corners of the eyes. We are never quite certain whether Mona Lisa is happy or sa

10、d. Leonardo didnt let the two sides quite match. Leonardo produced a great work of art, for he knew exactly to what extent he could deviate from nature by a magical dealing of the living flesh. The first “magic” is a noun meaning the power that he used to put life hinto the colors and the second “ma

11、gic” is an adjective modifying the word “brush”, meaning “having supernatural powers to do sth”. Homework Find the words and expressions in the text used to describe Leonardo da Vinci and the Mona Lisa, write them down in the circles. Then finish the brief introduction to Leonardo da Vinci and the M

12、ona Lisa. Period 2Period 2 The value of art is not beauty, but right action. Its the artists job to create sunshine when there isnt any. Complete each of the following sentences with the proper form of a word from the box. m masteraster vaguevaguelyly exactexactlyly meremerelyly serviceservice obser

13、vaobservationtion noticenoticea a bleble paintpainterer lyationerableness M e m o r y C h e c k Study the following words and try to give their corresponding verbs or nouns. recognizerecognize expressionexpression designdesign inventioninvention productionproduction observeobserve hesitationhesitati

14、on reviserevise competitioncompetition Complete each of the following sentences with the proper form of a word in the box above. recognition revise production observe invention recognizerecognize expressionexpressiondesigndesign inventioninvention productionproduction observeobserve hesitationhesita

15、tion reviserevise competition recognizerecognize expressionexpressiondesigndesign inventioninvention productionproduction observeobserve hesitationhesitation reviserevise competition hesitation expression design Competition Read the short passage and fill in the blanks with some words in Task 2 to k

16、now about colours better. recognizerecognize see see producedproduced inventinvent expressexpress Homework M e m o r y C h e c k reviserevise revision designdesign designation competition compete inventproducproductiontion hesitahesitationtion Period 3Period 3 Read the following sentences, paying sp

17、ecial attention to the coloured parts. Your is your whole character and nature. bowling classical music instruments? How much do you know about 次中音长号（teno trombone） 圆号（French Horn） 低音长号（bass trombone） 钢琴（piano） 小提琴（violin） 指挥（conductor） 三角铁（意Triangolo （缩写Trgl） 大提琴（意大利语中被拼作Violoncello， 后来逐渐简写为Cello）

18、定音鼓（英语称 timpani，此字源自于 意大利语，为 timpano的复数形， 这是由于定音鼓绝少 单独击奏。有时亦拼 写作timpany、 tympani或tympany等） Work with your partner and complete the following table, paying special attention to the subject-verb agreement. singular 9) 10) 8) 5) 2) plural Match the subject in Column A with its corresponding verb form i

19、n Column B. Complete each of the following sentences according to the Chinese in the brackets. Now, two-thirds of students are Many students like Everybody of the football team wants none of them are 500 Yuan is Period 4Period 4 Suppose you will make an appointment with somebody, discuss with your p

20、artner about what steps you will have to take. List them below. Talk about whats going to be decided Set a time Set a place Listen to a dialogue and complete each of the following statements. qualification y ied Shes extremely well for the job. Your passport you to receive free medical treatment. ca

21、n recommend him without . Listen to the dialogue again and write down the questions mentioned in the dialogue. May I ask you a question? What is it? Can I? What should I do? Can you come and see me at 4 oclock next Tuesday afternoon? How about 4:30? Do you have any other questions? Make an appointme

22、nt with your partner by following the dialogue. You may use the expressions or structures in the table. Period 5Period 5 Read the example note of invitation on the left, paying special attention to the underlined parts. And then complete the format on the right. Read the following poster and write a

23、 note of invitation, covering some information about Leonardo da Vinci based on what you have learnt in this unit. You will be informed when the book becomes available. Work with your partner or your teacher to improve your note of invitation by checking your spelling, punctuation, vocabulary and gr

24、ammar, and then write your final copy in your exercise book. Homework Period 6Period 6 Chinese Chinese fancyfancy knots knots patternpatterns s bright bright happinesshappiness handmadehandmade Match the following words and expression with their Chinese meanings. Use a dictionary if you need help. H

25、ow much do you know about Chinese fancy knots? Discuss and answer the following questions in groups. Read the text and complete the following table about the development of Chinese fancy knots. Then knots with fancy designs were used to decorate fans and jade pendants. Answer the following questions

26、 in pairs. Decide whether each of the following statements is true (T) or false (F). Correct the false one(s). T T F F T T F F T T Homework Imagine that you are a reporter from America and very interested in Chinese fancy knots. Ask your partner as many questions as possible about Chinese fancy knot

27、s and then write a report. 语 言 知 识 单 词 活用 词汇 master invention painter magical expression exact exactly escape vague vagueness match dream scenery noticeable focus model sleeve fold hard-working observation merely faithful sincerely fancy knot hand-made pattern bright republic Korea southeast southwe

28、st primitive times account tie complicated structure weave various appropriate needle chain shape evil spirit 认知 词汇 horizon indistinct counter-balance ornament Chinese fancy knot identical feudal prosperity aspiration evil spirits gum needlework gum multiply C h e c k y o u r M e m o ry 词 组 on purpose fade into on the left/right focus on rest in put life into Chinese fancy knot devoteto evil spirits in accordance with deal with noted for deviation from dream scenery in